Which UNESCO World Heritage tentative list cultural landscape in Ondo State features ancient settlements built atop inselbergs reached by climbing 682 steps?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Idanre Hills
- Step 1: Oke Idanre (Idanre Hills) consists of high granite inselbergs rising 900 meters above sea level in Ondo State. Step 2. An ancient hilltop civilization lived there for over 800 years before relocating to the valley in 1928, accessible via 682 stone steps. Answer: Idanre Hills. Why not the others: Olumo Rock is in Ogun State; Ikom Monoliths are in Cross River; Sukur is in Adamawa State.
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